Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 18

Video for Matthew 18:Matthew18:15-20 – Agreement in PrayerAudio for Matthew 18:Matthew 18:1-18 – Like a ChildMatthew 18:19-35 – ForgivenessAmong the separatist community at Qumran – those who kept the Dead Sea Scrolls, later discovered in the 20th Century – there was a “Manual of Discipline” (known as 1QS by scholars). Some people think Matthew 18 is an early church version of a “Manual of Disciple.” Yet there is a great difference between Matthew 18 and what the Essenes of Qumran had. Their Manual of Disciple dealt with many specific rules; here Jesus deals with principles and attitudes that should mark His people as they get along with each other.A. The heart of a child and care for God’s little ones.1. (1) The disciples ask a question.At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”a. Who then is greatest: The disciples were often concerned about the question of greatness. They seem to ask this question thinking that Jesus has alread...